capacity building

New Delhi, March 28 India has cautioned WTO members against using "transparency" to justify trade retaliation or challenge legitimate domestic policies, saying that it must be supported by sustained capacity-building to ensure that all countries meet their obligations fairly and effectively...

New Delhi, March 27 India has signed White Shipping Information Sharing (WSIS) agreements with five countries in the last five years to enhance maritime domain awareness, the government informed Parliament on Friday.White shipping information refers to the exchange of information on merchant...

The Indian Navy's IOS SAGAR initiative has achieved a significant milestone in promoting regional maritime cooperation with the successful completion of an intensive Harbour Training Phase at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. The Ministry of Defence stated that this initiative reinforces...

The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UltraTech Cement Limited today to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the partnership aims to...

Jammu, March 26: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of major healthcare reforms in Jammu and Kashmir, guided by the recommendations of the NITI Aayog.The meeting focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving service delivery...

Suva, March 26: India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met with Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, on Thursday. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building."High Commissioner Suneet...

Jammu, March 25 J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday called on stakeholders to collaborate and create an environment that fosters a strong professional community.The LG directed stakeholders to prioritize collaboration and to create an environment that fosters a strong professional...

New Delhi, March 25 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has launched a short-term internship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students to provide hands-on, project-based learning through active engagement with NBA programs, officials said."The program is designed to build...

Lucknow, March 24 In an effort to modernize and make "gaushalas" (cow sheds) across the state self-sufficient, preparations are underway to equip them with German technology, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday.In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INSEAD, Singapore, to strengthen capacity building and promote professional excellence in the metro rail sector.The agreement, signed on March 23, aims to enhance understanding of...

The 4th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Iceland took place yesterday in Reykjavik. During the consultation, both sides reviewed the status of cooperation in all fields, including political, trade, and investment; the implementation of the India-EFTA-TEPA agreement...

New Delhi, March 24 – India sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone on Tuesday to support its school midday meal scheme. This gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhancing cooperation with countries in the Global South and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).In a...

New Delhi, March 23 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO, Rajit Punhani, called on the industry to comply, build capacity, and collaborate among stakeholders to position India as a global hub for high-quality nutraceutical products, on Monday.Nutraceuticals are...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation in Parliament today. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Issues, S.M. Marikkar. In a social media post, the Lok Sabha Speaker stated that the interaction reflected...

A strategic partnership meeting between India and Africa was held on the third day of the 2026 Bharat Electricity Summit in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Minister for Power, Manohar Lal.Other attendees included Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik...

New Delhi, March 21 The National Productivity Council, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Environment to act as the designated agency for environmental audits under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, which were notified on...

March 21, New Delhi — India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance postal cooperation during the visit of India's Secretary (Posts) to Bhutan from March 19-22, 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen connectivity, service delivery, and collaboration between India Post and...

India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Postal Cooperation, which provides a structured framework for collaboration between India Post and Bhutan Post. The MoU aims to promote cooperation in areas such as postal operations, technology development, capacity building...

Ranchi, March 20 Dhanbad-based TEXMiN, from IIT(ISM), announced on Friday that it had signed a pact with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for collaboration in research, technology development, and capacity building in the exploration of critical minerals.The partnership marks a significant...

India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Postal Cooperation, which established a structured framework for collaboration between India Post and Bhutan Post. The MoU aims to promote cooperation in areas such as postal operations, technology development, capacity building...